1. Home
  2. Travel
  3. Scandinavia Travel

Top 3 Books To Guide Your Vacation In Scandinavia

By Terri Mapes, About.com

Most travelers get one or two books about their destination before they travel to Scandinavia because it is always easier to enjoy your vacation when you are prepared, know more about Scandinavia, and can plan ahead.

This is a list of several popular travel books to help you plan a great Scandinavian vacation. These guidebooks cover Scandinavia in its entirety, so they can be reused for your next trip to a different Scandinavian country. Books like these would make great gifts, too!

1. Frommer's Scandinavia (Frommer's Complete)

© Frommer's/PG

Among Scandinavia books, this travel guide is one of the best. The guidebook contains detailed maps and useful tips regarding events, activities, private tours, and Scandinavian experiences.

ISBN: 0764578251, Format: Paperback, MSRP: $ 21.99

Compare Prices

2. Fodor's Scandinavia

Fodor's Scandinavia travel guide is a well written guidebook for travelers and covers various hotels, restaurants, "hidden secrets", and many exciting things do to in Scandinavia year-round.

ISBN: 1400016428, Format: Paperback, MSRP: $ 23.00

Compare Prices

3. Rick Steves' 2006 Scandinavia

Rick Steve's Scandinavia guidebook is not as resourceful as the books listed above, but generally still worth taking a look at. The hand-drawn maps may not be useful to everybody. Purchasing a detailed map separately is recommended.

ISBN: 1566917336, Format: Paperback, MSRP: $ 19.95

Compare Prices

Explore Scandinavia Travel

More from About.com

  1. Home
  2. Travel
  3. Scandinavia Travel
  4. Plan Your Trip!
  5. Scandinavian Travel Guidebooks - Books To Guide Your Vacation In Scandinavia

©2008 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.